Happy 14th Birthday

Happy 14th birthday,
It will soon be freshman year.
We're growing up a tad too fast
But please don't shed a tear.

It's scary when you think
Of all that we've been through
And how we're now so wise
Yet there's more to learn, it's true.

Happy 14th birthday,
It's not a number or an age.
Is it an end or a beginning?
Let's pause before we turn the page.

14 is when 8th grade ends
And we leave it all behind;
The drama, fads, and jealousy
But there's so much that we can find.

Happy 14th birthday,
It seems just yesterday we were 10.
I hope you forgive all my past mistakes
And we can start again.

We've all been known for oh so long,
We're each other's other half;
You can prove this statement
Just take the time to do the math.

And just because we're older
Doesn't mean our friendship's over.
The skies are turning overcast
But know this laugh is not our last.

Happy 14th birthday,
Has it really been that long?
We went from "boys have cooties"
To "check out that sexy bod!"

Please know our paths will cross
And we will never lose touch.
These memories are planted on our hearts
To ease the pain that hurts too much.

This is not the final goodbye,
Just another chapter in our lives.
We will talk, and laugh, and love
Even when we're husbands and wives.

We shall always have each other
Until the very end,
Now have a happy 14th birthday,
My dear and special friend.